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New Mexico State

vs Liberty · Sat Nov 7 · 08:00 PM ET · ESPNU

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Starters

  1. QBAdam Damante
  2. RBJames Jones
  3. WRAJ Williams III
  4. TEJerry Lydiatt
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Depth Chart· Updated Nov 1, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 14
    61
    Adam DamanteRS JR/TR
    Starter
  2. 3
    61
    Trey HeddenJR/TR
  3. 12
    43
    Kalani McLeodSO/TR
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Defense starters

  1. LDEGabe Peterson
  2. LDTJason Gwan
  3. RDTHenry Davis III
  4. RDEBrad Vislisel
  5. WLBSone Aupiu
  6. MLBTory Gethers
  7. LCBJosiah Charles
  8. SSNick Session
  9. FSLorenzo Smith
  10. RCBDe'Marcus Peters
  11. NBJakobe Campbell
RB
  1. 2
    70
    James JonesRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 0
    64
    TJ Washington Jr.RS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 8
    51
    Dijon StanleySR/TR
WR-X
  1. 11
    55
    AJ Williams IIIRS JR/TR
    Starter
  2. 9
    45
    Terrione GravesRS JR/TR

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Next game kickoff time

New Mexico State Aggies plays Liberty at home on Sat, Nov 7. The listed kickoff time is 08:00 PM ET.

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Latest changesThis week

Changed in Week 9

  • WR-Z: TK King → Brodie Malone-Bradford
  • TE: Josiah Thomas → Jerry Lydiatt
  • LDT: Kaian Roberts-Day → Jason Gwan
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Coaching Staff

Head CoachTony Sanchezsince 2024
Offensive CoordinatorDavid Yost
Defensive CoordinatorJoe Morris
Team stats and game log

Team Stats

8 games · as of Nov 1

Points/G
21.5
Yards/G
352.5
Pass Yds/G
195.8
Rush Yds/G
156.8
TO Margin
-1
3rd Down %
39.42%
Total TD
20
Sacks
18
TFL
39
INT
8
Team analysisProjection, why this rating
Why this rating
WHY #126 IN WS POWER
Results this season-17.5 pts

Lost to Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors in week 2.

2025 SP+: -15.0

85%

Roster talent: 2nd percentile

7%

Recruiting class: #136 national

6%

Returning production: 24%

2%

Base rating is the blend above; −17.5 résumé adjustment from 2026 results. Ratings never go below 62. How we rank · not a betting line.

Portal

20 adds in two-deep · avg 63 OVR · top add: T. Keinath (RG, 70, from Boise State)

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New Mexico State transfer portal

New Mexico State Aggies transfer portal 2026: who came in, from where

17 transfers on the New Mexico State depth chart, 7 projected to start. Showing the top 16. Tap a name for the player page.

New Mexico State Starting Quarterback

New Mexico State Aggies starting lineup

New Mexico State starting lineup: QB Adam Damante, RB James Jones, WR-X AJ Williams III, TE Jerry Lydiatt. Full two-deep below, updated daily.

Adam Damante is the projected starting quarterback for New Mexico State as of November 1, 2026. Trey Hedden is listed second.

New Mexico State also projects James Jones at running back, AJ Williams III at wide receiver and Jerry Lydiatt at tight end.

The full New Mexico State Aggies two-deep was last updated November 1, 2026. Depth charts are projections and can change week to week with injuries and coaching decisions.

Adam Damante · QBJames Jones · RBAJ Williams III · WR-XJerry Lydiatt · TE
Common questions7 answers

Common questions

Who is New Mexico State's starting quarterback?
Adam Damante is the projected starting quarterback for New Mexico State as of November 1, 2026. Trey Hedden is listed second.
Who starts at running back for New Mexico State?
James Jones is the projected starter at running back for New Mexico State, with TJ Washington Jr. listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for New Mexico State?
AJ Williams III is the projected starter at wide receiver for New Mexico State, with Terrione Graves listed second.
Who starts at tight end for New Mexico State?
Jerry Lydiatt is the projected starter at tight end for New Mexico State, with Carson Su'esu'e listed second.
When was the New Mexico State Aggies depth chart last updated?
The New Mexico State Aggies depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated November 1, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
What was New Mexico State's record last season?
New Mexico State Aggies finished 4-8 (2-6 in Conference USA play).
When does New Mexico State Aggies play next?
New Mexico State Aggies plays Liberty at home on Sat, Nov 7. The listed kickoff time is 08:00 PM ET.
Full New Mexico State rosterEvery player, linked

Full New Mexico State roster

Every player on the New Mexico State Aggies depth chart, by position.

Offense

WR: AJ Williams III, Terrione Graves

WR: Brodie Malone-Bradford, Lyndon Ravare

WR: Myles Libman, TJ Pride

LT: Ma'Kyi Lee, Gavin Jones

LG: Luke Moise, Mateo Rodriguez

C: James Williams, Mark Chapman

RG: Tyler Keinath, Evan Blaettler

RT: Armond Owens, Caleb Pyfrom

TE: Jerry Lydiatt, Carson Su'esu'e

QB: Adam Damante, Trey Hedden, Kalani McLeod

RB: James Jones, TJ Washington Jr., Dijon Stanley

Defense

DE: Gabe Peterson, Zhakius Thomas

DT: Jason Gwan, Kaian Roberts-Day

DT: Henry Davis III, Enzo-Pierre Tayou

DE: Brad Vislisel, Obinna Okeke

WLB: Sone Aupiu, Chance Barron

MLB: Tory Gethers, Zaiden Davis

CB: Josiah Charles, Javon Gillespie

SS: Nick Session, DJ Cloyd

FS: Lorenzo Smith, RJ Chapman

CB: De'Marcus Peters, Amaurey Brooks

NB: Jakobe Campbell, Garrett Stennett

RES: Bernock Iya, Tayden Barnes, Ilya Uvaydov, Josiah Thomas, TK King

Special Teams

PT: Brody Richter, David Barker

PK: Kyah Francone, David Barker

KO: Kyah Francone, David Barker

LS: Braydyn Sage, Rocky Stallworth

H: Brody Richter

PR: TJ Pride, Myles Libman

KR: Dijon Stanley, TJ Washington Jr.